Hapoel Haifa Faces Injury Woes Ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv Clash
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Hapoel Haifa is dealing with player absences, including Shi Elias (doubtful), Sheike Keita (suspended and injured), and William Agada (injured), ahead of their Saturday match against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The team has not beaten Maccabi Tel Aviv in the league since March 2018. Player Ivan Kritsak expressed confidence in his team's preparation and a personal desire to remain in Israel.
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- Hapoel Haifa faces potential lineup issues with Shi Elias doubtful for Saturday's match.
- Sheike Keita is out due to suspension and injury, while William Agada is also injured.
- Hapoel Haifa has not defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in the league since March 2018.
- Player Ivan Kritsak expressed confidence in the team's preparation and focus.
- Kritsak also stated a personal desire to continue playing in Israel.
- A projected starting lineup was provided for the Hapoel Haifa team.
Hapoel Haifa is preparing for their upcoming match against Maccabi Tel Aviv on Saturday, but is facing several professional challenges. Midfielder Shi Elias, who trained fully on Friday, has a questionable status for the game, with his participation to be decided in the final training session. The team will also be without Sheike Keita due to suspension and a minor tear, while William Agada is sidelined with an injury.
The club acknowledges the difficulty of the upcoming fixture, noting that Hapoel Haifa has not defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Premier League since March 2018. Despite this, they are confident in their ability to deliver a quality performance and secure points.
In a related interview, key player Ivan Kritsak discussed the challenge, stating, "We don't need to elaborate on Maccabi Tel Aviv's abilities. We have prepared and trained for the game, and we believe in focusing only on our own performance." He added that the team views the league game by game, acknowledging that "there are no easy games in this league" and referencing a past stumble against Ramat Gan.
When asked to rate Hapoel Haifa's performance this season, Kritsak remained modest, saying, "I wish I could give a 10, but we've had certain mistakes and situations that cost us points. We still have many games ahead, and we can judge at the end of the season." Regarding his personal future with the club, he expressed a desire to stay in Israel, stating, "It doesn't just depend on me, we are focusing on this season and then we will see. Personally, I think I would like to stay in Israel."
A potential starting lineup includes Yoav Gerafi, Noam Cohen, Dario Zuaparić, George Diba, Ivan Kritsak, Ariel Mendy, Naor Sabag, Shi Elias, Yaad Gonen, Alon Turgeman, and Liran Rotman.
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